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What To Expect When Your Expecting Workout Exercise DVD

January 21, 2013 by Momstart 3 Comments

I would have sent What to Expect When Your Expecting Workout to Ashley, but it just showed up on my doorstep. Usually brands ask me who to send the item too, this one just showed up, but I felt that it still deserves a mention. Pregnant women have New Year resolutions too. I put on so much weight when I was pregnant because I didn’t exercise and I always ate like I was eating for two.

Reviewers on Amazon love this DVD.

Hey there mama-to-be! What To Expect When You’re Expecting: The Workout is the ultimate pregnancy exercise program designed to help you fit fitness into all nine months of your pregnancy. With six 10-minute mix-and-match routines you can customize your workout to fit your fitness level your mood and your growing body from day to day week to week and trimester to trimester. Workouts include: 3 Cardio 2 Strength and 1 Stretch & Relax-plus bonus workouts you can do anywhere anytime. Staying healthy fit and sexy when you’re expecting has never been so easy! CARDIO: BAREFOOT & PREGNANT: Enjoy this gentle Pilates-based workout that focuses on balance muscle strength and circulation. BABY BUMP BOOT CAMP: Back-to-basics training to build stamina and strength for a healthier pregnancy. BABY STEPS: Bust some baby moves with this sexy fun easy-to-follow dance routine. STRENGTH: CUTE TO THE CORE: Fight aches pains and flab while keeping your abs and hips strong and toned with Pilates-based moves. BUNS IN THE OVEN: Target-tone your buns with this total-body workout designed to firm up your legs buns and thighs. STRETCH & RELAX: MIND BODY & BABY: Practice gentle yoga moves to help rejuvenate your aching body and tight muscles.

I love that the different workouts are broken down into 10 minutes… this way to can do a few of them and have time in between to check on my toddler to make sure everything is ok before starting the next workout. The best thing is I actually feel like I got a good workout without exhausting myself. It’s so important to keep active while pregnant and this dvd makes it possible for a full time working mom, housekeeper, cook, wife to be able to stay active 🙂

Kara M

I consider myself physically active, and when I became pregnant things changed. My usual routines became unbearable. This workout DVD allows you to take advantage of 10 minute workouts, from cardio to light strength to stretching, all with Pilates and yoga influence. I feel like I am targeting the areas of my body which are becoming weak and flabby because of the pregnancy, and this makes for a really satisfying workout. If you don’t have 40 minutes, switch your workouts to 10 minutes a piece throughout the day. Either way, there is something about starting a workout that is only 10 minutes that makes me want to do more and more…

Kristen Demar

I just bought this dvd today and I’m not going to lie I was a bit questionable on it because I thought it was going to be super easy like the workout video I just bought the week before, but after doing some of the workouts today I must say I completely love this workout video. I like how there are different types of cardio and strength workouts so I wont have to do the same thing ever day. I also love how its actually makes me work up a sweat and it made for all trimesters with women from their 1st trimester in the video to about to pop and of course some of the workouts have water downed options for those who are farther along. I would recommend this to anyone it really is a great work out at a really great price.

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Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition & Denise Austin Sculpt & Burn

September 10, 2011 by Momstart 94 Comments

With back to school in session my goal is to get back into shape. Somewhere during the summer months I quite exercising. We quit exercising as a family, well I’m off to change that for me and for the kids. We’re getting out of the house an hour before school to go and get some exercise. But the weather will turn to rain an a month or so and we’ll need an indoor activity. I’m not sure these tapes are for the kids but I bet I’ll enjoy them.

Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition: The Workout

Get moving and start losing this fall as Lionsgate releases the very first home workout DVD from the life-changing ABC series, Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition – The Workout. With almost one-third of the American population obese, this program helps shed unwanted weight using similar exercises that helped participants on the show drop hundreds of pounds. Join trainer and transformation specialist Chris Powell as he leads calorie-burning workouts, specifically designed for men and women looking to lose more than 25 pounds. Chris pairs strength-building and fat-burning moves with his unique motivation for an at-home program that offers three low-impact routines: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Chris and favorite show participants will be there every step of the way with encouragement and inspiration as you achieve your own total-body transformation!

In addition to the workouts, Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition – The Workout also includes the featurette, “Extreme Transformation,” with tips and advice from Alex Respess, LaRhonda Darby and Rachel Oliver who achieved their extreme weight loss goals in Season One of the popular show.

Level 1 (10 min): Put your body in motion with gentle moves that ignite your metabolism
Level 2 (20 min): Kick it up a notch with calorie-burning circuits that blast fat
Level 3 (30 min): Turn your body into a fat-burning machine with quick moves that build muscle and endurance

Denise Austin: Sculpt & Burn Body Blitz

Forget the “blah” and bring on the “Blitz!” This September, Lionsgate presents the brand new workout DVD from America’s favorite fitness leader, Denise Austin: Sculpt & Burn Body Blitz. A high-intensity cross-training cardio workout, Austin takes the very best training methods to sculpt lean muscle in all the right areas. Each powerful workout – including mixed martial arts, athletic conditioning, cardio sculpt and kettlebell-inspired moves – helps to boost metabolism to dramatically reshape your body in just 30 days.

An innovator in fitness, Denise Austin has sold more than 25 million workout units (DVD and VHS). In addition to the 30-day workout plan, Denise Austin: Sculpt & Burn Body Blitz also includes custom workout and music-only options.

Warm-up (5 minutes): Ignite your metabolism and condition your muscles from every angle with athletic moves that get your body ready to burn.
Mixed Martial Arts (10 minutes): Jab the flab and chisel a champion physique with explosive kick boxing moves, power jacks, ab-blasting twists and more.
Athletic Conditioning (10 minutes): Train like an athlete and score big with classic sport drills and new interval training tricks that shed serious fat and sculpt strong muscles.
Kettlebell-Inspired (10 minutes): Swing, chop and twist your way to a trim and toned body using a single weight and controlled momentum for amazing results.
Cardio Sculpt (10 minutes): Double your burn with dynamic combo moves that integrate cardio and strength training to blast several muscle groups at once for a total-body blitz.
Cool Down (5 minutes): Release muscle tension and slowly lower your heart rate with critical stretches that calm the mind and reward the body.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Heather Lovell.

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New Exercise DVDs Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown and Fame Dance Workout Giveaway

April 22, 2010 by Momstart 390 Comments

My new great idea was to put on exercise DVDs during rainy days. That way I could encourage myself to get off of the couch and get the kids dancing. We tried Fame first. Fame: Dance Workout (Amazon affiliate link). Three of the actors/dancers from the movie Fame are leading exercises. It made me realize just how uncoordinated I have become trying to do the dance moves was really hard. I used to be flexible and able to kick, shake and shimmy. Maybe with more practice I’ll be able to do that again. Biggest point is that the kids got moving and were quite cute, repeating words that the dancers were using. They were counting and happy. What more could a mom ask for.

Fame Dance Workout
Available in stores next Tuesday
Get dancer-fit and take center stage with the new dance workout inspired by the hit movie remake, Fame. The Fame Dance Workout DVD features four fun fat-burning dance routines designed by the film’s Emmy® award-winning choreographer Marguerite Derricks. Master their moves as you dance to music from the movie, including Naturi Naughton’s hot remix of the original theme song. Learn the hottest moves directly from the new Fame generation – Kherington Payne (TV’s “So You Think You Can Dance”), Paul McGill (Man on Wire) and Kristy Flores. No partner needed!

I know, a great workout right? If the quick moving doesn’t work out for you then all you have to do is try the Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown. Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown. Jillian is an expert when it comes to getting men and women to exercise and lose weight. I’m going to see if the box art lives up to it’s promise and starting next week, do the Yoga Meltdown every day with the kids. I know it’s going to be great, except for the fact that every time I lay down they just dog pile me.

Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown

Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown
Available in stores now
The new fitness program is unlike any other as Jillian combines hard core yoga power poses with her dynamic training techniques to get you real results fast. The DVD features two complete 30-minute workouts that include a warm-up and cool-down. Begin with the Level 1 workout which focuses on quickly flowing yoga sequences to burn mega calories. Then progress to Level 2 which adds twists and balance poses for an even greater burn.

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New Years Resolution with Moms Into Fitness #giveaway

January 1, 2010 by Momstart 300 Comments

Moms Into Fitness’s own Lindsay Brin contacted me and asked me to do a review of her exercise videos. That was three months ago today. Now I look at her blog and I think of how wonderful she is and I want to honor her request no matter how late it might be. Why?

First check out the giveaway she is hosting: (click on the picture for more information)

Secondly, she is a motivational person. I wrote to her and told her that I suffer from depression. That I had a bout of it right after my second pregnancy. It’s normal for women to have post partum depression and we don’t need to be ashamed of it.

“And I hope your PPD is better! I’ve worked with so many women with it. Did you know it hits 1 in 4 of us? Geez-as if we don’t deal with enough as mothers! Truly, I hope you are feeling better. I’m happy that you recognized you had it.”

Thirdly, she sent me three DVD’s to review.

Core Firing Squad: Your core muscles will bounce back and redefine into a flat stomach with the CFS method. This is true for you if you were recently pregnant, going through menopause, have back pain, or haven’t exercised in a long time. By using Lindsay Brin’s method of deep abdominal and pelvic floor training, you can return to the flat stomach you used to have, as well as all of the health benefits of a strong core. These three progressive 7-8 minute workouts can be used on their own or as a part of a more comprehensive program with Lindsay’s other DVDs.

Dance Jam: Because I like to dance!

Let’s be honest, workouts can be boring. And if you’re bored, you won’t want to make exercise a regular part of your week. Join Lindsay Brin and four other former NFL dancers who hung up the white boots to become busy moms, for fun and easy hip hop moves and intense cardio for the waistline-with workouts that work with your schedule. Only have a few minutes a day? The Express Workout will keep you on track. Have a little bit longer? Keep the groove going with no complicated moves and no dance experience required. Want to really rev up your metabolism and keep the calories burning even after the workout is over? Join the Halftime Show and really get things burning. A dance party that is so much fun, you’ll forget you’re working out!

Boot Camp, because she felt I needed it to help me lose weight faster.

The only DVD of its kind with over 2 hours of exercises including 10-10 minute weight loss workouts! Choose from the 10 minute Quickstart menu, 6 core workouts or Lindsay’s 12 week program. Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with Pilates, Cardio, Core, Kickboxing, Plyometrics, Yoga, Mom/Baby Core Strength, Toning and more!

My opinion, even though I received these so long ago, it was right around the time that I started having problems that led to my surgery. Exercise would only have made the symptoms worse so I did as little as possible up to the time of my surgery. Do I have intentions of trying all of the DVD’s at my disposal, yes I do, as soon as the doctor says I’m clear for workouts, then I’m shedding those pounds and quickly.

Then I can update the post with reviews or just do a review on a Fitness Friday post.

Prize: Your Choice of Three of the DVDs that she has to offer.

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New Years Resolution Yoga Trio #giveaway

December 31, 2009 by Momstart 569 Comments

I received these three DVD’s to review on Mom Start. It’s very sad because I can’t do an accurate review yoga right now. I haven’t been approved for exercise from my surgery yet. But as you can tell I’m going to be all stocked up on exercise when I am all healed. Then come the real reviews. I was surprised that all exercise depends on the condition of your abs and that’s where half of my incisions are. As soon as I can bend at the waste I will be able to do these, and I’m looking forward to it. I’m looking forward to all of these opportunities to get my fitness level up. Stretching and simple low impact exercise like yoga is awesome for your body. It’s gentle movements that kick start your heart. I’m always amazed at how tired I am after a bit of yoga. But I sure do feel good afterwards.

Now for the giveaway!

YogaWorks: Body Slim

Run Time is 50 minutes

Get ready to look and feel fabulous! YOGAWORKS BODY SLIM is an active series of yoga postures that flow together to build long, lean muscles, improve your flexibility and make you drip with sweat. This powerful 2-in-1 practice will increase your energy while sculpting and strengthening your body. YOGAWORKS BODY SLIM (50 Min.) – Increase your upper-body and lower-body strength, improve your focus and balance, and raise your energy level.

YogaWorks: Beginners AM/PM

Run time is 68 minutes

Welcome to the exciting world of yoga! With the three basic workouts featured in YOGAWORKS: BEGINNERS AM/PM it will be a cinch to get going with your new yoga practice. You’ll be guided through a series of fun and easy yoga postures that are simple enough for anyone to try. At a pace that’s right for you, you’ll build new strength and flexibility – in muscles you never knew you had! YOGAWORKS BEGINNERS (45 Min.) – A comprehensive introduction to the practice of yoga. It’s beginner basics for everybody! YOGAWORKS AM WAKE-UP (10 Min.) – This energizing workout is the perfect way to start out your day by awakening your body and mind. YOGAWORKS PM RELAX & RESTORE (10 Min.) – Relax and restore after a long day with poses that will calm your mind and soothe your body.

YogaWorks: Fit Abs

Run time is 53 minutes

It’s time to rejuvenate, slim down, and feel great! With YOGAWORKS FIT ABS, you will build a strong core in this fun, demanding practice that will tone your muscles and melt inches from your waist. YOGAWORKS FIT ABS (10 Min.): The Fit Abs yoga practice takes advantage of the science behind interval training with the added bonus of core conditioning. Traditional yoga poses in segments of high-intensity movement are rotated with slow-burn holds. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself losing weight from this practice! CORE YOGA FLOW (40 Min.): As you move continuously in the Core Yoga Flow practice, you’ll feel your heart rate get going and your muscles burn. With this workout you will achieve strong, sculpted abs and a slim waistline.

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New Years Resolution Take off the lbs with Dancing With The Stars #giveaway

December 31, 2009 by Momstart 358 Comments

Two things about me other than it’s my New Years Resolution to lose weight.

One, I love to dance. I love it so much, I’ve taken lessons in college and with my husband. I dragged him with me and we did about ten weeks but I thin I’ve forgotten most of it. I’m just not sure. I think when it comes to swing dancing I would fall right back into the swing of things. Ha ha ha, I know, I’m not that funny.

Two, I love watching dancing with the stars. ABC’s Dancing with the stars is so much fun to watch. I love to watch the different dances and wish that I could train with a professional. The classes I took with my husband were a lot of fun. We learned all of the different ballroom dances. We didn’t master them. I’ll admit a weakness to you. I’m not good at following. I just want to lead. Oh the shame, I’ve never really had a great dance partner, oh wait, I take that back. Once, when I was in high school, my boyfriend and I went out swing dancing. We went to a bar that was hosting dancing and we danced. He wasn’t that strong either but this couple came in. They were dressed to the nines when it comes to swingers. The guy asked me to dance and it was AMAZING. So I do believe Edward Cullen in Twilight, “It’s all in the lead”

Now for the giveaway!

I received these two DVD’s to review on Mom Start. It’s very sad because I can’t do an accurate review right now. I haven’t been approved for excursive from my surgery yet. From the looks of them, I know I’m going to like them. I much prefer dancing off the pounds to just doing routine exercises. After watching it, I know I’m going to love doing it.

Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off the Pounds

Run time is 54 minutes

Each season, audiences watch in amazement as stars shrink down and shape up on ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS™. Now you can share their weight-loss success and dance off the pounds with three different cardio dance routines—Swing, Jive and Quickstep—led by pro dancers Dmitry, Lacey and Kym. Each routine gets your body warmed up with the signature moves of the featured dances before progressively adding on to create complete, calorie-blasting workouts – so you can learn with ease and get dancer fit all at once. Join the fat-burning fun and dance your way to a superstar body!

• Custom Dance Matrix

• Swing (15 min.)

• Jive (15 min.)

• Quickstep (15 min.)

• Cooldown (5 min.)

• Music-Only Option

• Trailer

This one has more slower parts in it. I can’t do this one yet either, because I have to be very careful for two more weeks. Time is passing but just going to Costco with my kids wares me out. The slower parts focus much more on the mid section, you know those trouble areas that all of us women would just love help in.

Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone

Run Time is 51 minutes

On ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS™, contestants shed countless pounds and inches, and now you can too! With three fun routines – a sizzling Latin combo, a tantalizing Tango, and a jazzy-funk Freestyle – pro dancers Kym, Dmitry and Lacey will teach you to dance like a star as you shrink your waistline and sculpt lean muscle. Transform your body with this body-sculpting routine and achieve a stronger, sexier you!

• Custom Dance Mix

• Latin (15 min.)

• Tango (15 min.)

• Freestyle Tango (15 min.)

• Cooldown (5 min.)

• Music-Only Option

• Trailer

Both are available at Costco, Amazon and at Lionsgate. Enter to win both of these DVDs for your collection.

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